Kentucky Oaks Day

 Today is the Kentucky Oaks for the three year-old fillies. Tomorrow is KD 146.

Churchill Downs Race 12 {Kentucky Oaks~G1~1 1/8 mile~3 year-old~Fillies~Graded Stakes}

A splendid field of nine will go to the gate in this annual affair. There is enough speed to create a hot pace. Speed numbers are fairly close with three of these gals sporting triple digit Beyer speed numbers. All have been well prepped for this event. It should be a wonderful event on a beautiful Friday in Kentucky.

#1 Swiss Skydiver (Gaffalione / McPeek) has continued to show improvement with every race. She is the only one to have competed at this distance running against the lads finishing second. She holds the second highest last out speed number and two serious peaking workouts. This gal loves the surface and the Churchill Downs track. A daughter of Daredevil, she is 88% in the money from nine career starts.

$2 WIN   /  $3 SHOW.

#7 Shedaresthedevil (Geroux / B. Cox) is another that continues to improve with each start. She has cobbled together two wins in a row. This gal has the tactical speed to mix nicely into the pace. She has put in three superb peaking workouts in preparation for this race. Another daughter of Daredevil, she too is 88% in the money from nine career starts.

$2 SHOW.

#5 Gamine (J. Velazquez / Baffert) is expected to go off as the even money favorite. And deservedly so. She holds the highest last out speed number and two hearty workouts. This gal will be seeking her third win in a row. Expect her to be the speed of the race. A daughter of Into Mischief, she has a 75% win record from four career starts.

#4 Speech (Castellano / McCarthy) should challenge with the third highest last out speed number and four dynamite peaking workouts. This gal will be forwardly placed with plenty of run. She has hit the board in all seven of her career starts. A daughter of Mr. Speaker, she could be well positioned for an upset.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($3.00)

#1 Swiss Skydiver  ///  #7 Shedaresthedevil,  #5 Gamine,  #4 Speech.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#1 Swiss Skydiver  +  #7 Shedaresthedevil  +  #5 Gamine  +  #4 Speech.

Last Superfecta Sunday (8/30) Results

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club R9.  Optional Claiming.  We flubbed our 10 CENT Superfecta Box effort grabbing only two of the four wagering interests needed to cash. Superfecta went 4-5-9-6.

Our Bronze horseshoe selection, Thanks Mr. Edison, finished 6th.

Bankroll takes another hit, dipping to $77.99.